Victory in Iraq Day: November 22, 2008

Unofficial declaration of victory in Iraq. From the looks of things, we have completed the mission and now it’s time to head home. Whether we leave any troops and build a permanent base is a discussion for another day.

There was a time when I no longer supported the war; before the buildup, when the war was becoming seemingly more gruesome and senseless, I questioned it. After the surge, and the change in strategy I began to see that resilience in the face of difficult situations was incredibly important, especially in light of the success of military operations in Iraq, and I apologize for my doubt.

And so I salute the troops and celebrate VI Day. But we must remember, there is still a war in Afghanistan to contend with.